Time To Garden!

Time to garden! It’s that time of year! The weather has warmed and spring cleanup has begun or even been completed.  I’m making a little garden in my back yard and I wanted a special tree for the center of it that wouldn’t grow too big over the years.  I love Japanese Maples but I have one and always plant them at every house we live in and wanted something different. So, today I visited the local garden/landscape shop in town and spotted the perfect tree.  A Japanese Dwarf  Variegated Willow. OK, another Japanese variety but I love that it will only grow to 8′ in height! Perfection.

As soon as I stepped from the car, I spotted the hint of pink on the tips of the leaves. I didn’t have to look any further! I enjoy the pink and purple scheme in my garden.

I love how the trunk is so straight! So adorable!

Close up of the leaves on the tree. I’ll put some purple with it.

“May Night” does well in my shaded areas, I may add some in the new garden space.

Veronika, another great possibility!

Perhaps some purple lavender for the perennial garden.

What do you think? Which one should I choose?

What other perennials would look great with these?

Thanks for stopping by Chatti Patti Talks Design today, check back soon for some pics of the finished garden!

Sustainability in Outdoor Furniture at High Point Market

David Francis Furniture is known for innovative pieces derived from rattan, abaca, lampacanay and bamboo primarily for sustainability. Apart from the sustainability and enduring product materials, their stylish and cutting edge outdoor furniture offerings are sure to wake up anyones porch or pool area! I’m pleased to share some photos of the unique pieces that debuted at Spring Market in High Point this month as they are sure to put a smile on  your face!

The “Palm Chair” with Ottoman ~ I feel like I could just float in this chair!

 

Pair this end table with a glass top and you have an instant conversation piece.

 

As mentioned in my previous post how Circles were all the rage and trending at High Point, take a look at the lovely detail on this outdoor lounge chair.

 

Clearly a best seller, this is aptly named the “Hollywood Etagere” shown here in their newest color “Sprout”!

 

Hope you are inspired by these fresh and beautiful pieces that can brighten your outdoor living spaces this upcoming season! There is something for everyone and lots of finish options to blend with your decor. For more information, contact Patti Johnson at 866-576-1980.  All photos courtesy David Francis Furniture.

Thanks for stopping by Chatti Patti Talks Design. Stop back soon to see what’s in store!

Circles Trending at Spring High Point Furniture Market 2014

I’m back from “Running Circles” at  High Point Furniture Market in High Point North Carolina and excited to share what’s trending for upcoming home style!

Decompressing from the overload of home furnishings style is a common state for many designers in a good way of course! 2014 Market had a different vibe than in past years in my opinion.  There was a little more optimism in the air and I felt that the designs selected by exhibitors were far more glamorous than in past year.  A return to luxury, refined taste and investment pieces.

Let’s start with this amazing horn console by Bernhardt with a circular design!

Color was also forefront this Spring yet the singular most visible trend to me was the use of circles in the design.  In fact, there were so many, that I googled the meaning of circles and here’s an excerpt of what I came across:

Some Circle Symbol-Meaning Keywords

Inclusion
Wholeness
Focus
Unity
Nurturing
Cycles
Initiation
Everything
Perfection
Womb
Centering
Infinity
Mobility
Completion
The circle symbol meaning is universal, sacred and divine. It represents the infinite nature of energy, and the inclusivity of the universe.

 – From whats-your-sign.com

 

Here’s just some of my beautiful finds exhibiting the circle trend below:

Wonderful detailed interlocking Circle Lamp by Bassett Mirror

Polished Chrome Circle Tabletop Accessory by Interlude Home

 

 

Connecting Circle Mirror by Basset Mirror

A lovely golden toned circle overlay design mirror by Bassett Mirror

Gorgeous black and white circular mirror – another great design by Bassett Mirror

A fun and frilly circular designed mirror by Bassett Mirror

Circle Art resembling an eclipse

More simplistic Circle Art in the design

Wonderful custom Bar Cabinet by John Strauss Furniture of Ohio with the circle design theme

“Rounding” out the evening sipping wine with a circle of friends~

Thanks for stopping by Chatti Patti Talks Design~ I hope you enjoyed a small sampling of the wonderful items I was able to view while at High Point earlier this month!

Be sure and stop back soon!

All Photos: Patti Johnson